1 Jean - Caput 3

1 Jean 3.1 videte qualem caritatem dedit nobis Pater ut filii Dei nominemur et sumus propter hoc mundus non novit nos quia non novit eum 1 Jean 3.2 carissimi nunc filii Dei sumus et nondum apparuit quid erimus scimus quoniam cum apparuerit similes ei erimus quoniam videbimus eum sicuti est 1 Jean 3.3 et omnis qui habet spem hanc in eo sanctificat se sicut et ille sanctus est 1 Jean 3.4 omnis qui facit peccatum et iniquitatem facit et peccatum est iniquitas 1 Jean 3.5 et scitis quoniam ille apparuit ut peccata tolleret et peccatum in eo non est 1 Jean 3.6 omnis qui in eo manet non peccat omnis qui peccat non vidit eum nec cognovit eum 1 Jean 3.7 filioli nemo vos seducat qui facit iustitiam iustus est sicut et ille iustus est 1 Jean 3.8 qui facit peccatum ex diabolo est quoniam ab initio diabolus peccat in hoc apparuit Filius Dei ut dissolvat opera diaboli 1 Jean 3.9 omnis qui natus est ex Deo peccatum non facit quoniam semen ipsius in eo manet et non potest peccare quoniam ex Deo natus est 1 Jean 3.10 in hoc manifesti sunt filii Dei et filii diaboli omnis qui non est iustus non est de Deo et qui non diligit fratrem suum 1 Jean 3.11 quoniam haec est adnuntiatio quam audistis ab initio ut diligamus alterutrum 1 Jean 3.12 non sicut Cain ex maligno erat et occidit fratrem suum et propter quid occidit eum quoniam opera eius maligna erant fratris autem eius iusta 1 Jean 3.13 nolite mirari fratres si odit vos mundus 1 Jean 3.14 nos scimus quoniam translati sumus de morte in vitam quoniam diligimus fratres qui non diligit manet in morte 1 Jean 3.15 omnis qui odit fratrem suum homicida est et scitis quoniam omnis homicida non habet vitam aeternam in se manentem 1 Jean 3.16 in hoc cognovimus caritatem quoniam ille pro nobis animam suam posuit et nos debemus pro fratribus animas ponere 1 Jean 3.17 qui habuerit substantiam mundi et viderit fratrem suum necesse habere et clauserit viscera sua ab eo quomodo caritas Dei manet in eo 1 Jean 3.18 filioli non diligamus verbo nec lingua sed opere et veritate 1 Jean 3.19 in hoc cognoscimus quoniam ex veritate sumus et in conspectu eius suadeamus corda nostra 1 Jean 3.20 quoniam si reprehenderit nos cor maior est Deus corde nostro et novit omnia 1 Jean 3.21 carissimi si cor non reprehenderit nos fiduciam habemus ad Deum 1 Jean 3.22 et quodcumque petierimus accipiemus ab eo quoniam mandata eius custodimus et ea quae sunt placita coram eo facimus 1 Jean 3.23 et hoc est mandatum eius ut credamus in nomine Filii eius Iesu Christi et diligamus alterutrum sicut dedit mandatum nobis 1 Jean 3.24 et qui servat mandata eius in illo manet et ipse in eo et in hoc scimus quoniam manet in nobis de Spiritu quem nobis dedit

1 Jean : Caput 3

The Nature of God's Children

Chapter 3 of the First Epistle of John invites us to reflect on the contrast between God's children and the devil's children. How is our identity in Christ manifested in our daily lives? This powerful text exalts God's love and calls believers to embrace holiness.

Love in Action

John places particular emphasis on the practice of justice, love in action, and victory over sin. He reminds us that our identity in Christ must be expressed through concrete acts of love and justice toward our brothers and sisters. Indeed, love is the foundation of our faith.

A Hope of Glorification

The chapter also addresses themes such as the hope of future glorification and the trust we can have before God. This trust is based on our relationship with Him, who calls us to live in accordance with His will.

Five Enlightening Bible Passages

Let us now consider five biblical passages that illuminate the transformative principles of this difficult chapter:

John 1:12

"But to those who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." This verse emphasizes being called children of God, a precious privilege for every believer.

John 13:35

"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." This passage reflects the central theme of 1 John 3:11-18, which emphasizes love between brothers as a hallmark of true disciples of Christ.

Hebrews 10:22

"Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and full conviction of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water." This verse refers to 1 John 3:19-22, which speaks of trust before God, strengthened by our purification.

John 15:12

"My commandment is this: love one another as I have loved you." This commandment echoes 1 John 3:23, reminding us that mutual love is at the heart of the Christian life.

Romans 8:16

"The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God." This verse complements 1 John 3:24 by affirming the witness of the Spirit within us, which confirms our divine identity.

By meditating on these passages, we are called to fully live our identity as children of God, to practice justice and actively love our neighbors, while maintaining the hope of future glorification before our Creator.